Meiji Shrine: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Meiji Shrine, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:40 and sets at 17:17. The day length is 11h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 11:29.
Meiji Shrine: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Meiji Shrine at 11:29 – 31 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 04:24, the latest on January 7 at 06:51.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:27 and latest on June 29 at 19:01.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 50 min more daylight than the shortest.
Meiji Shrine through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:50 | 16:50 | 10 h 0 min | west-southwest 244° | 193 h | 10/1 °C | 60 mm |
| Feb | 06:28 | 17:22 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 255° | 170 h | 11/2 °C | 57 mm |
| Mar | 05:52 | 17:48 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 175 h | 14/5 °C | 116 mm |
| Apr | 05:09 | 18:14 | 13 h 5 min | west-northwest 283° | 179 h | 19/10 °C | 134 mm |
| May | 04:36 | 18:39 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 294° | 180 h | 24/15 °C | 140 mm |
| Jun | 04:24 | 18:58 | 14 h 34 min | west-northwest 300° | 124 h | 26/19 °C | 168 mm |
| Jul | 04:36 | 18:57 | 14 h 21 min | west-northwest 297° | 151 h | 30/22 °C | 156 mm |
| Aug | 04:59 | 18:31 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 288° | 174 h | 31/24 °C | 155 mm |
| Sep | 05:23 | 17:49 | 12 h 26 min | west 274° | 127 h | 28/20 °C | 225 mm |
| Oct | 05:47 | 17:06 | 11 h 19 min | west 260° | 129 h | 22/15 °C | 235 mm |
| Nov | 06:16 | 16:34 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 248° | 150 h | 17/9 °C | 96 mm |
| Dec | 06:43 | 16:28 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 242° | 174 h | 12/4 °C | 58 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 193 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 124 – 1,926 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in August at 31 °C by day, driest in February with 57 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tokio, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Meiji Shrine
Morning: 05:24–06:14 · Evening: 16:43–17:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Meiji Shrine, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:24 to 06:14. The evening golden hour extends from 16:43 to 17:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Meiji Shrine
Morning: 05:15–05:24 · Evening: 17:32–17:42
The Blue Hour in Meiji Shrine offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:15 to 05:24, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:32 to 17:42, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine is located at a latitude of 35.68° and a longitude of 139.70°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Meiji Shrine vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Meiji Shrine
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Meiji Shrine. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Meiji Shrine, with up to 14h 35m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Meiji Shrine sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Meiji Shrine brings the shortest days with only 9h 45m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Meiji Shrine
On the same latitude as Meiji Shrine
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Meiji Shrine (35.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Meiji Shrine
When does the sun rise in Meiji Shrine today?
Today the sun rises in Meiji Shrine at 05:40 and sets at 17:17.
How long is the day in Meiji Shrine today?
The day lasts 11h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Meiji Shrine today?
In the morning from 05:24–06:14, in the evening from 16:43–17:32.
When is the longest day in Meiji Shrine?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 45m.
When does it get dark in Meiji Shrine today?
It is dark from 17:42, fully dark from 18:41.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Meiji Shrine. All times are in local time. How it is calculated